Semper-viva Succulent Wreath

This succulent wreath is much easier to make than you think. It will take some time and finesse to put together, but as it fills in it will wow anyone who sees it. A succulent wreath like this from a florist or garden center can be hundreds of dollars, but with these tips you can make one for a fraction of the cost. Succulents are easy to care for if you know a little about them so maintenance is limited and they will last year after year. Unless you are in a warm climate, succulents probably aren’t all that inexpensive, so look for overgrown pots of hens and chicks (Sempervivum) at the garden center and use this guide to give you some bang for your buck: Thrifty Gardening: How to Divide Succulents).

Please welcome authors John Gillespie & Christina Symons of the fabulous garden craft book, Everyday Eden: 100+ Fun, Green Garden Projects for the Whole Family to Enjoy (Harbour Publishing). I’m overjoyed that they have joined us today to share a project on making a succulent wreath, as I have had my eye on these for a while now. I’ll be out at the garden center getting my supplies, and I bet you will be too when you finish reading how to make this beautiful Semper”viva” Wreath!

A lush living wreath is easy to make yet guaranteed to get lots of “oohs” and “ahs,” whether you place it in the garden or use it as a table centrepiece for special occasions. You can grow your living wreath for many seasons or simply reposition your succulents back into the garden when you’re done with it.

Selection of sedum, sempervivum and echeveria plants in a variety of sizes and colours

Make it!

Prepare the wreath by separating the front and back of the form and arranging your liner inside. Pack in a moist mixture of three parts potting soil to one part sand (added for drainage).

Secure the two wreath pieces back together and tuck in or cut away any extra bits of liner. Lay the wreath form flat on a table. Create holes for your succulents by piercing the liner with a knife or scissors and then use your fingers to push away the soil, making a small cavity for each plant. Carefully tuck the succulents into the cavities and use floral pins to secure the plants if needed. Continue planting, working your way around the wreath until it appears full and lush.

Water it well and allow the wreath to “set” on a flat surface for several weeks before hanging. For best results, always water your wreath on a flat surface. Keep it well protected in a greenhouse, under cover or inside during cold winter weather.

Thank you for sharing this. I pinned this. But more than that, I can’t wait to make this. Your instructions are just what I wanted. I saw one of the succulent wreaths this past fall and have been interested ever since.

Love the project mentioned in this Succulent Wreath tutorial. I want to try to make this beautiful wreath. I am a Master Gardener and would love to make this for our plant sale. I love succulents and have a wide variety, so I would not have to purchase many. I’m sure all the members of our NC Coastal group would be impressed with this project.

I love this wreath! Been collecting succulents for about 2 years , Now I know what I’m going to do with a lot of the extras I have. Going to the store this morning for supplies and starting my wreath this afternoon. Thank you so much for the idea and instructions.

What a beautiful project. I recently discovered succulents when my sister shared some from her gardens. I have always enjoyed Autumn Joy, but didn’t realize the succulents I’d received as gifts were related. I think I have most of the supplies needed to make this beautiful project.

shared this tutorial on facebook as well. Would LOVE to win the book give away I can use all of the ideas I can get! :-) I am building new flower beds from nothing. Digging out old pasture grass, weeds, brush, wild blackberries, rocks by hand and adding new dirt and all kinds of compost then planting new plants, roses, lilies and anything else I can find in the bargain area of Lowes for 1/2 off or better. Also have split some of my day lilies from a small flower bed. Sure saves a lot of money. Is a TON of work but worth it when I look out and see and smell beautiful flowers blooming.

Stephanie, Thank you for the link. I ordered 4 wreaths. Can not wait to get them and start making my succulent wreaths. Think I am going to find small and trailing perennial plants to make another wreath with. I wonder if crocus bulbs will work in a wreath with small early blooming perennials if I winter it over in the garage to protect it from hard freezes? hmmm

Okay so this is my most favorite “spring time” or really “anytime” wreath that I’ve seen. I absolutely, positively love it! I’m definitely going to have to try making one…maybe I’ll use fake succulents…or maybe I could give it a go with the real kind. Either way, simply amazing!!!

I love how spring is in the air (at least for a lot of people…maybe not those still getting massive amounts of snow). I’ve been working on a bunch of diy spring projects. I just posted my first one which is a Spring Monogram Wreath. It’s super easy to make, takes less than 20 minutes and certainly adds beauty to wherever it’s placed. Check it out at: http://thehousecandy.com/spring-monogram-wreath/

I apologize for my photography skills or lack there of…I’m trying though, ugh! I clearly need some pointers. If you have any you want to share, please share them in the comments of this post: http://thehousecandy.com/nikon-j1/

Wow. This really got my creative wheels turning… Just today, I was about to toss an old pedestal fan when I saw this and thought, “What if you didn’t have a wreath form but did have an old fan that the casing easily clips apart? And, what if you sat that fan, gutted of blades and motor, in a large container set aside for a planned succulent container garden? Why, you could have an extraordinary topiary container of succulants!!!” Off to find a screwdriver!

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